The next series of Harry Potter is going to be one of the most ambitious projects in the future for HBO. We hardly have any information about it, but the system of constructing it through the adaptation of the book by JK Rowling in each period gives a good measure of the scale of this project. She just has to face the inevitable elephant in the room: JK Rowling herself.
The new Harry Potter. Although already 2011 There has been mention of an adaptation of the Harry Potter series, but not before with great success of’The legacy of Hogwartsthat plan began to take shape. The cast is still barely defined (much less the premiere of Young Wizards), and while it was first discussed about a tentative release date around 2025, the latest statements from HBO speak of the approach of the series already to the end of 2016 or 2017″.
Problem: JK Rowling. But you will face HBO, a element of difference in the reception that seems to be unanimously positive on this topic: the very presence of JK Rowling, the writer of the original books, who officially put himself after June 2020. trans-exclusionary activistsdefending women men over men women. This is the attitude that has led to the rejection of public terms known in the past saga, such as Daniel RadcliffeEmma Watson, Rupert Grint and Eddie Redmayne.
Warner’s position. Controversy has been fueled by Rowling’s early statements (mainly asserting only “those who menstruate” Women can be considered when they already have previous match on TwitterIt was such that they forced Warner to stand in it with that said. This position, however, distanced itself from Rowling – without mentioning her, although the objection was clear -, stating that “a diverse and inclusive culture has never been more important for our company and around the world”, and confirms Warner’s “position in inclusivity”. which they defined as “firmly established.”
Warner’s (new) position. However, Rowling continues to be the author of Harry Potter and is involved in the development of the new series, to the point that Warner continues to withdraw from the official statement. Casey Bloys head of HBO; affirms Rowling himself was “very, very involved in the process of choosing the writer and director” for the series, and that the “anti-transition” did not “affect the casting or hiring of the writers or production crew”. And he concludes: “JK Rowling has the right to express her opinion.”
Rowling’s (same) position. Meanwhile, the author maintains a balance between promoting (publishing) the series The search is sent to the serieseg and much more frequently of them transphobic views (Variety He had more than 200 tweets on the subject in the last two months). Undoubtedly, his position, more radical than ever, creates some confusion among the main groups of fans who understood his books as works on the acceptance of difference, humanity and the rights of harmony and basic inclusiveness. Rowling had no problems to go into part of what is in the booksso he certainly has no problem with the message of his work and opinions rushing to his head.
A boycott was announced at the same time. Since the very announcement of the series, some groups of fans for they called for a boycott at the same time. These appeals in franchises do not have much effect with sequels such as ‘Harry Potter’, and the success of ‘Hogwarts’ is the best proof. So protests and controversies about social issues continue because of the author. It remains to be seen whether the loss will be enough for Warner’s ownership, or if it will sharpen the image of the wash (and the search for actors with less scruples than the original cast of the film).
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